NSS IITD || Nature Walk

[National Service Scheme IIT Delhi]

NSS IIT Delhi

presents

Mile Into the Wild Walkaway

"To walk in nature is to witness a thousand miracles"

-Mary Davis

Still wondering what the above lines mean? Well, NSS IIT Delhi brings to you an opportunity, to experience the warmth of flora and fauna of Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary. The sanctuary is located on Southern Ridge, the northern terminal of Aravalli Hills, one of the oldest mountain systems in the world. Biodiversity significance of Ridge lies in its merger with Indo-Gangetic plains. Along with known attractions like the Conservation Education Centre (CEC) in the Forest Department building running in collaboration with the Bombay Natural History Society and Government of NCT Delhi. The nature trail is studied for the floral & faunal diversity and the topography of area. This helps us to understand many eco-friendly problems & solutions including:-

• Opportunity for establishing long-term strategies for restoration of habitat for wildlife and flora native to ridge
  
• Potential for improvement groundwater recharge for improving the groundwater region
• Potential shelter-belt for arresting the shifting of sand dunes & protection of desert storms

This protected area contains one of the last surviving remnants of Delhi Ridge hill range, its semi-arid forest habitat and its dependent wildlife. It is the northernmost extension of the Aravalli mountains that begin in the state of Gujarat (Rann of Kutch). Once this forested ridge area was throughout the city of Delhi, but development has all but destroyed it. The reserve is found at the end of a rutted track that leads through a dusty unlicensed village.

Further details about the nature walk will be conveyed to the selected volunteers with the confirmation email.

Date: 22nd January 2018 (Monday)

Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm

Venue: Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary

Kindly register yourselves here. Limited Seats available!

The charges for the trip are Rs.300/- (includes entry ticket, refreshments, lunch and other expenses).

(Extra charge may be refunded after the trip) 

For queries, contact

Team NSS

+91-9891040551

+91-9413951997‌

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